Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: David Rasmussen #4989 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Steady Pace David Rasmussen demonstrated remarkable consistency in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, securing 2nd place overall, among 1608 participants. His final time was 1:08:38, with an average pace of 5:14 minutes per mile. David showed an impressive start with an initial mile split of 4:58, maintaining momentum with all splits except the last four, where minor slowing occurred. The splits remained competitive, notably achieving a 4:57-minute mile split at mile 7. Compared to his previous runs, David's performance slightly differed from the 2022 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, where he finished at 1:08:15. Though his final time was marginally slower this year, maintaining his position is a testament to his steady pacing and effort. Notably, his consistency across miles 3 through 12 shows his ability to hold a fast pace even as distances increase. To further enhance his times, he might focus on strategies to maintain mile splits akin to the earlier ones in his next race.